Where to celebrate your Summer Birthday

Casual places to host anything, really | Tips July 17.-20.

Jul 17, 2025

Hi and welcome back my dearest Multi readers!

It’s my birthday this week, and ever since I can remember, I’ve celebrated it. Which, if you think about it for a bit too long, makes me wonder if that’s actually…narcissistic? A part of me also finds it cool when you’re the kind of person who genuinely does not care. For me though, it’s an occasion to bring together the people I love, and because that is one of my biggest joys in life, I’ll probably keep celebrating till the end of my days.

So, because I have a few decades of birthday celebrations under my belt, I thought it’d be nice to share some places with you. These are all pretty casual and suitable for bigger groups. I’m spoiled with a summer birthday and aware that many spots only work in summer, so I decided this will be part 1 for all the summer kids, with part 2 for indoor options following in the fall.

Kulturdachgarten

Rosenheimer Str. 5

I need to preface this: I did this last year and it wasn’t as well known/the line wasn’t as insane as it can be now. If you can, come early-ish (5pm) and then score some tables (because you can’t make reservations upfront). But I really liked the casualness and they have delicious pizza, good drinks and a stunning sunset.

Mini Beergardens

I won’t be listing alllll the beer gardens in this city, I’m sure you have your personal preference. But for a while, I sort of forgot what a nice, easy option a beer garden birthday is. I find that these smaller ones have slightly more charm than the better-known ones:

Tivoli Pavillion
Gyßlingstr.10

Max Emanuel Brauerei
Adalbertstr. 33

Mini-Hofbräuhaus
Ernst-Penzoldt-Weg

Goldene Bar

Prinzeregentenstr.1

Because of its size, it’s a great option to celebrate with a larger group but still have a bar setting with great drinks and snacks. They also don’t take reservations so again, be there on the earlier side.

Alte Utting

Lagerhausstr.15

Another great option for larger groups and casual vibes. They have lots of different areas (more than just the boat on top) and food options. If you’re more than 8 you can make a reservation.

Self-Catering Options

If you’re okay with some prior organising and schlepping, then Munich really has so many lovely outdoor spots for you to chose from.

Flaucher
Google Location

The Isar of course offers endless options, if you like to have barbeque though, stick to the famous Flaucher.

Hofgarten
Google Location

Either do a picnic on the southern side of the garden or bring your boules set and play on the northern side.

Monopteros
Google Location

Again, same as the Isar, Englischer Garden has endless options (keep in mind that when it get’s dark it’s DARK). Bring your own music and have a full on open air party at Monopteros.

Café Gans am Wasser

Siegenburger Str.41

I’ll be honest, I’ve actually never been. Maybe because it tries a little hard to be Berlin-ish? Maybe just because I don’t live close by. Anyway, I’m still including it because it feels like a cute summer birthday option.

Kosmos unter Null

Hiltenspergerstr. 82

Again, I haven’t been here yet but so curious to check out this pop-up beer garden with raised garden beds in a construction pit at Luitpoldpark. It’s run by the Café Kosmos team which brings me to my next one…

The good side of Hauptbahnhof

These 3 candidates are all just around the corner from our good old soulless Hbf but they all have impeccable vibes. Kosmos and Bufet share a little upstairs terrace, Cucurucu has a big outdoor area with regular live music.

Café Kosmos
Dachauer Str.7

Bufet
Dachauer Str.7a

Cucurucu
Elisenstr. 5